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- Employer: Boise Art Museum, Boise, ID
Job Summary:
Responsible for the maintenance, safety and care of artwork in the Museum’s possession as well as implementation of cataloging policies, practices and procedures.
Collections Management
- Implements collection management practices and procedures in compliance with BAM policies, including insurance and documentation requirements.
- Maintains collections database, composes concise descriptions of objects and records descriptions in document files and in collection catalogues and databases, registers and assigns accession and catalogue numbers to objects in collection, according to established
registration system, BAM policies and current AAM standards. - Prepares collections reports and correspondence for supervisors.
- Prepares acquisition reports for review of curatorial and administrative staff.
- Determines, recommends and initiates appropriate conservation or restoration measures for objects.
- Monitors HVAC and building security systems and communicates and works with Facilities Manager / Preparator, Executive Director, and city of Boise to maintain adequate controls.
- Develops and maintains an in-depth knowledge of security and fire systems as well as building systems.
- Maintains positive relationships with the city of Boise and strives for continual improvements and efficiencies for BAM.
Packing, Shipping and Insurance- Oversees and actively participates in handling, packing, movement, storage and inspection of all objects entering or leaving Museum, including traveling exhibitions, and confers with supervisors to develop and initiate most practical method of packing/shipping fragile or valuable objects.
- Supervises and actively participates in packing and unpacking, and monitors hanging and placement of objects to ensure proper art handling procedures.
- Arranges for insurance for collections and objects on loan or special exhibition.
- Arranges for shipping, storing and handling of objects.
- Schedules and arranges for the transport of exhibitions and objects from the Permanent
Collection and traveling exhibitions.
- Keeps records and documents of incoming and outgoing shipments and location of objects related to traveling exhibitions and loans.
- May serve as courier for exhibitions and collections in transit, may travel with some collections to next destination, may prepare customs documentation when necessary, and may supervise loading and unloading of crates at airport.
Administration
- Serves as administrator of security software programs. Processes badges and keys for employees. Trains new employees regarding building security in accordance with BAM policies and procedures.
- Maintains and updates the BAM Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Plan.
- Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of the Museum Library.
- Provides information as requested for departmental and special grant budgets.
- Assists with coordinating visitor arrangements including hotel, airfare, itineraries, per diem discussions, etc.
- Maintains archival records of all BAM publications, pamphlets, brochures, etc.
- Prepares catalogue in publication requests to Library of Congress.
- Participates in Museum fundraisers and events, including exhibition openings, the Gala and Art in the Park.
